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New RCVS FAQs on common medicines pitfalls
The FAQs cover all aspects of the College's guidance on veterinary medicines.

Topics include storing controlled drugs and supplying medicines under the cascade.

The RCVS has published a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs), providing answers to some of the most common obstacles concerning veterinary medicines.

Approved by the RCVS Standards Committee, the 17 questions cover all aspects of the College's guidance on veterinary medicines, from storing controlled drugs to supplying medicines under the cascade and what information to provide when writing a prescription. 

“Queries about veterinary medicines are some of the most frequent questions that our Standards & Advice Team deal with," commented Lisa Price, RCVS head of standards.

"We recognise that this is quite a complex and potentially confusing area of practice, with information being contained in a variety of places, including the RCVS Codes of Professional Conduct, the Veterinary Medicines Regulations and the Practice Standards Guidance."

She added: “We felt it would be helpful to try and draw much of this information into one place and provide answers to questions applicable to common scenarios that veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses encounter within everyday practice.”

To see the list of questions, click here. Veterinary professionals are invited to submit feedback and suggestions for further questions via advice@rcvs.org.uk

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Equine Disease Surveillance report released for Q4 2025

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 The latest Equine Disease Surveillance report has been released, with details on equine disease from Q4 of 2025.

The report, produced by Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance, includes advice on rule changes for equine influenza vaccination.

Statistics and maps detail recent outbreaks of equine herpes virus, equine influenza, equine strangles and equine grass sickness. A series of laboratory reports provides data on virology, bacteriology, parasitology and toxicosis.

This issue also features a case study of orthoflavivus-associated neurological disease in a horse in the UK. 

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RCVS annual renewal fee for vets due

RCVS' annual renewal fee for veterinary surgeons is now due. Vets must pay their renewal fee before Wednesday, 1 April 2026.

This year's standard annual fee has increased to 431 from last year's 418. This is an approximately three per cent increase, as approved by RCVS Council and the Privy Council.

Tshidi Gardner, RCVS treasurer, said: "The small fee increase will be used to help deliver both our everyday activities and our new ambitious Strategic Plan, which includes aims such as achieving new legislation, reviewing the Codes of Professional Conduct and supporting guidance, and continuing to support the professions through activities such as the Mind Matters Initiative, RCVS Academy and career development."

A full breakdown of the new fees is on the RCVS website. Information about tax relief is available on the UK government website.